Ophthalmology Instruments Garner VA Clinic PKG 056
ID: 36C24625Q0212_2Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

PSC

MEDICAL AND SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES (6515)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b8aec6b93ec04709abbca0d433a142bf/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 6, is seeking to procure ophthalmology instruments for the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center through a sole source contract with Melling Medical. The procurement includes specific eye equipment items such as pupillary gauges, front surface reflectors, spectacle warmers, handheld pachymeters, and corneal topography units, all of which must be new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products, as gray market items are strictly prohibited. This acquisition is crucial for maintaining high standards of care for veterans, with an estimated performance period from May 15, 2025, to August 15, 2025. Interested vendors must express their capabilities to Ricardo P. McIntosh via email by April 4, 2025, as no formal solicitation will be issued, and the government's discretion will determine the next steps based on the responses received.

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    Ricardo P McIntosh
    Ricardo.McIntosh@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 intends to conduct a sole source procurement for ophthalmology instruments to support the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The solicitation number is 36C24625Q0212, with a response deadline set for April 17, 2025. The primary vendor for this acquisition will be Melling Medical, which is to provide specific eye equipment items such as gauges, mirrors, warmers, handheld pachymeters, and corneal topography units. This procurement is strictly for new Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) products, prohibiting gray market items, and requires the vendor to be an authorized dealer or distributor to ensure warranty and service compliance. The estimated period of performance is from May 15, 2025, to August 15, 2025. Interested vendors must express their capabilities to the specified contact by April 4, 2025. This notice serves to inform potential interested parties that a competitive procurement may be considered, although no formal solicitation will be issued. The government's discretion will ultimately determine whether to proceed with the proposed contract based on interested responses.
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